City United Academy (CUA) vs Phoenix Independent School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 63 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City United Academy (CUA)
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
27 students
Phoenix Independent School
Stoke-on-Trent · Independent secondary · Ages 14–16
32 students
| Measure | City United Academy (CUA) Birmingham, West Midlands | Phoenix Independent School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 3 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 14–16 |
| Students | 27 | 32 |
| Pupils on roll | 27 | 32 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 54% | 71.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 6.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.12 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | – | www.phoenixlearning.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Phoenix Independent School is the larger school with 32 students compared with 27.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is City United Academy (CUA) better than Phoenix Independent School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are City United Academy (CUA) and Phoenix Independent School?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
City United Academy (CUA): 27. Phoenix Independent School: 32. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City United Academy (CUA) and Phoenix Independent School rank in West Midlands?
City United Academy (CUA) is unranked and Phoenix Independent School is unranked among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).